Can a Student with a Low GPA still Get Accepted to College?

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Although academic factors are generally the most important factors in reaching a college admissions decision, they are not the only factors. A student with a low GPA can still get accepted to a good college. Several key factors can help lessen the impact of a low GPA.

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[GarshardJeVard]

I have just under a 3.0 and took 6 AP classes. Can I get into a decent college? (Arizona State or Michigan State)

[AngelaArnold1]

@GarshardJeVard Yes,you can certainly get accepted - depending on other factors such as your extra-curricular activities, your letters of recommendation, etc. 

[darkwarrior2583]

Thank god for advanced classes counting an extra point!! Every A in an honors course makes up for a B in a regular one. Sophmore year, and a 4.0GPA, with all AP courses.

[AngelaArnold1]

@darkwarrior2583 Everyone (colleges, schools, etc.) likes to reward hard work and seeing people challenge themselves. Universities will choose that type of student everyday of the week. Congratulations and keep up the good work.

[IkilledColMustard]

That is so true my cousin had a 4.1 GPA took honors all the way through but no extracurricular activity.

He didn't get accepted at USC(first choice) or at Standord (2nd choice). He just went to Yale.

[AngelaArnold1]

Thanks for the info. Congratulations to your cousin.

[AK47kilem]

My highschool gpa is 2.9uw 3.6weighted and my rank is 315/1735 but i achieved perfect scores on my SAT. I had good extra curriculars and I got into Rice. Who knew, into rice with top 20%. Guess i just got lucky

[seedzer]

I'm scary I'm a freshman working hard for some classes is impossiable I'm so bad at history I have 2 college p classles